For ACS or CPS to initiate an investigation there only has to be what they refer to as reasonable suspicion that there is suspected child abuse. child maltreatment or child neglect. Reasonable cause is interpreted by CPS or ACS as any person making … [Read more...]
THE NEW YORK STATE CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES ACT (1973)
January 22, 2026 by
The purpose for Child Protective Services (CPS) is to prevent abuse or maltreatment of children. There are 5 fundamental components of the statute: Protection of children who are in danger. This includes creating mandatory reporters of child … [Read more...]
MANDATORY REPORTERS
January 12, 2026 by
In the State of New York there is a long list of individuals who are required to report or cause a report to be made where there is reasonable cause that a child coming before them is abused, neglected or maltreated.These individuals are called … [Read more...]
CPS AND ACS ABUSES
December 23, 2025 by
There are many abuses created by Child Protection Services (CPS) and Administration for Children Services (ACS). To start with the workers are often overwhelmed. Agencies tend to be underfunded and there are significant abuses created by these … [Read more...]
CHILD MALTREATMENT DEFINED
December 5, 2025 by
Child maltreatment refers to the lack of the quality of care a child should be receiving. Those individuals responsible for child maltreatment are those legally responsible persons who place a child in danger of harm by failure to exercise a minimum … [Read more...]
STOPPING CPS AND ACS FROM REMOVING YOUR CHILDREN FROM YOUR HOME
November 18, 2025 by
If a family is subject to investigation by CPS or ACS and they realize they have done nothing wrong, it often creates a state of shock to the individuals being investigated. However, whether the families are in shock or not, they need to take … [Read more...]
WHAT CPS AND ACS CAN DO IN NEW YORK
October 21, 2025 by
Child Protective Services (CPS) and Association for Child Services (ACS) operate as part of the Office of Children and Family Services. Their primary responsibility deals with investigating reports of alleged child abuse or child neglect. In some … [Read more...]
Actions That Cps and Acs Cannot Do
September 17, 2025 by
CPS and ACS have limitations as to the actions they can take. It should be pointed out that if either CPS or ACS violates any New York State Law during the course of their investigation, the against the parents can be dismissed by the Court. CPS and … [Read more...]
CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES (CPS) HURTS FAMILIES
July 29, 2025 by
A CPS, or in the City of New York an ACS, investigation is usually prompted by an anonymous communication. This can be done by a former partner, a neighbor, a teacher or someone who has an axe to grind. The complaint to CPS or ACS can be related to … [Read more...]
Removing Indicated Designations for Child Abuse or Child Neglect By ACS and CPS
May 16, 2025 by
An investigation by ACS or CPS can be both emotionally taxing and frustrating for parents or children’s guardians. To start with, these agencies have the ability to remove children from their homes. The reports to them can be made anonymously. If a … [Read more...]
